Kenny accused of ‘ducking’ debate

The Taoiseach was yesterday accused of “ducking” a live television debate by Micheál Martin as Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil launched their opposing campaigns for next month’s Seanad referendum.

At the launch of his party’s call for a No vote, Mr Martin, the Fianna Fáil leader, said he was willing to challenge Enda Kenny on any broadcast outlet, TV or otherwise, that would host such a debate.

“If he ducks the debate, it will send a message to the people about an arrogant government which already has too much power and doesn’t need more,” said Mr Martin.